Triumphrat

markfly · 10-25-2004

I have "The Shooter" on my '99 Adventurer...or had. I took it off and mounted it on my BMW for a test...and until I get my back tire remounted.

Has anyone else used the Memphis Shades? Likes, dislikes, etc.?

I was actually thinking about going with the next size up, coverage wise for the Triumph.

idahotb · 10-25-2004

I put the Shooter (yellow of course) on my '98 TBS too. When I put on the GenMar risers to move the bars up and back, I had to tilt it to a jaunty angle to clear the dials. It still helps to keep the wind off of your chest at speed; but kinda puts your head in the slip-stream. Sitll I'm sure it's better than a fly screen. I called Memphis shades to see if they made a longer arm, but they don't. I take it off on occasion because I think the bike looks better without a screen; but I always end up putting it back on.

parrycm · 10-25-2004

I would have liked to fit the Memphis Slim to my TB, since it's QD plus the chrome finish is similar to the OEM roadster screen, but considerably cheaper.

I approached Memphis Shades to ask what fitting kit might (with some work) be suitable for a TB, but they just blew me off with "we don't make a kit for Triumphs."

Surly b*stards......

Shades · 10-26-2004

Mark, I've got a Memphis Shades Demon that I bought in Sturgis for my Adventurer that I'll sell for a good price. I've got the Summer Screen now and don't need the other one. Let me know if you're intrested.

markfly · 10-27-2004

Shades...I sent you an email re: the Demon.

pipercollins · 04-24-2005

To those looking for a good cruiser windscreen:

I found the right way to put a Memphis Slim screen on my '96 Adventurer.

I had a Memphis Slim shade left over from an old Yamaha, so I was bound and determined to use it. The purple tint is the perfect match for the violet on my Adventurer. I've seen posts from others on several threads who seem to prefer the Memphis Shades product due to cost and tint options. If you are one of these, this is your solution.

Hardware kit MEM-9903

I got the runaround from the Memphis Shades folks initially. "We don't make anything for Triumphs", etc. But I eventually spoke to one of the clerks who had a recent conversation with an engineer about making the 9903 kit (which is designed to mount Bladerunner or Malubu shades) work for the Slim or Fats shades. The 9903 kit uses rods connecting the shade to two fork clamps and two handlebar clamps. The setup is flexible enough that I think it can be used with virtually any cycle.

The kit comes with 35-39mm clamps. I needed to get the 48-55mm clamps for the 2" forks on my Adventurer. I also had to relocate the turn signals, but I was able to do that with hardware I already had from installing the shade on my Yamaha. (Again, I needed the larger fork clamps.)

The result is a great fit, stable at speed, and the 9903 kit is slightly less expensive than the regular kits for mounting the Slim or Fats on other metric cycles.

Here is the cost breakdown based on MSRP:
$145 Memphis Slim shade
$99 MEM-9903 hardware kit
$24 large 48-55mm fork clamps (pair)
$22 Turn signal relocation kit (Get the right clamps.)

That's $290 for new parts. You should be able to find stuff for at least 5-10% off MSRP if you shop around. (I got the 9903 kit for $83 at a local shop.)

Compare to OEM Triumph options from $350 to $500 depending on your model cycle.

I have to mention here that after initally blowing me off, the Memphis Shades people were very kind in sending me new fork clamps gratis to work with my existing hardware. The clamps came with a brief note hoping that the parts would get me "back on the road more quickly". As Memphis Shades does not deal directly to the public, they suggested that if I felt that paying for the parts "is the right thing to do", I could write a check to St. Jude Children't Hospital and mail to the Memphis Shades address. Not bad.

The unspoken implication early on was that I'd spread the word if they wouldn't work with me. Since they came through, I'm spreading that word as well.

I got a good road test in during the 80F degree weather last week, but no pictures before it snowed yesterday. (@$#% spring weather in Michigan.) I'll post some pictures presently as weather permits.

pipercollins · 04-24-2005

To those looking for a good cruiser windscreen:

I found the right way to put a Memphis Slim screen on my '96 Adventurer.

I had a Memphis Slim shade left over from an old Yamaha, so I was bound and determined to use it. The purple tint is the perfect match for the violet on my Adventurer. I've seen posts from others on several threads who seem to prefer the Memphis Shades product due to cost and tint options. If you are one of these, this is your solution.

Hardware kit MEM-9903

I got the runaround from the Memphis Shades folks initially. "We don't make anything for Triumphs", etc. But I eventually spoke to one of the clerks who had a recent conversation with an engineer about making the 9903 kit (which is designed to mount Bladerunner or Malubu shades) work for the Slim or Fats shades. The 9903 kit uses rods connecting the shade to two fork clamps and two handlebar clamps. The setup is flexible enough that I think it can be used with virtually any cycle.

The kit comes with 35-39mm clamps. I needed to get the 48-55mm clamps for the 2" forks on my Adventurer. I also had to relocate the turn signals, but I was able to do that with hardware I already had from installing the shade on my Yamaha. (Again, I needed the larger fork clamps.)

The result is a great fit, stable at speed, and the 9903 kit is slightly less expensive than the regular kits for mounting the Slim or Fats on other metric cycles.

Here is the cost breakdown based on MSRP:
$145 Memphis Slim shade
$99 MEM-9903 hardware kit
$24 large 48-55mm fork clamps (pair)
$22 Turn signal relocation kit (Get the right clamps.)

That's $290 for new parts. You should be able to find stuff for at least 5-10% off MSRP if you shop around. (I got the 9903 kit for $83 at a local shop.)

Compare to OEM Triumph options from $350 to $500 depending on your model cycle.

I have to mention here that after initally blowing me off, the Memphis Shades people were very kind in sending me new fork clamps gratis to work with my existing hardware. The clamps came with a brief note hoping that the parts would get me "back on the road more quickly". As Memphis Shades does not deal directly to the public, they suggested that if I felt that paying for the parts "is the right thing to do", I could write a check to St. Jude Children't Hospital and mail to the Memphis Shades address. Not bad.

The unspoken implication early on was that I'd spread the word if they wouldn't work with me. Since they came through, I'm spreading that word as well.

I got a good road test in during the 80F degree weather last week, but no pictures before it snowed yesterday. (@$#% spring weather in Michigan.) I'll post some pictures presently as weather permits.

pipercollins · 04-25-2005

Quote:

I got a good road test in during the 80F degree weather last week, but no pictures before it snowed yesterday. (@$#% spring weather in Michigan.) I'll post some pictures presently as weather permits.

Here are pics as promised. A couple relevant notes:
- This is a 17" tall Memphis Slim. Seems to work ideal for me...I'm 5'8". If I lift myself up in the stirrups 6 inches or so I do get wind buffeting. If you're much taller than me, you may want a bigger shade.
- The hardware will work the same way for any size Memphis Fats.
- The rods included in the MEM9903 kit are *just* long enough for this application. Some different setups may require getting longer rods, which are also available from Memphis Shades.

If anyone tries this and has any questions about how it goes together, email me.

UJMrider · 04-25-2005

Very nice, looks good. You even got a good color match with the paint. And I like the idea of being able choose something other than the expensive factory shield.

I emailed National Cycle yesterday, because I've had very good experiences with thier shields in the past. They offer a wide variety of attachment kits for their "classic" style shields (their shields are also very reasonably priced.) Well, I got the response back today, and they said that there is no kit that will allow the Custom or Classic Heavy Duty windshields to be attached to the T-bird. So it looks like if you want a "tombstone" style shield, you have to choose between the Triumph item or the Memphis shades.

Thanks for the good info.

Speaking of which is there a way to capture some of this institutional knowledge, maybe in a "rider's tips" section?

parrycm · 04-25-2005

Bill....

Thanks for the pics! This shield is quickly detachable yes? If so, do you disconnect at the bars, or at the shield? In other words, are those connecting rods left on the bike or do they come off with the shield?

Many thanks!